Slamdance
Paul Rachman has had a diverse and extensive career in the film industry. Paul began their career in 1986 at Envision Films, where they worked as a Writer, Director, Producer, and Editor. Paul worked on a variety of projects, including narrative and documentary feature films, music videos for various artists, and commercials.
In addition to their work at Envision Films, Rachman also served as the Co-Founder of Slamdance starting in 1994. This organization focuses on showcasing independent films and providing a platform for emerging filmmakers.
Rachman's directorial work includes the 2006 film "American Hardcore," which explores the hardcore punk scene in the United States during the 1980s.
Throughout their career, Rachman has demonstrated their versatility and skill in various roles within the film industry, and their work has garnered numerous awards and accolades.
Paul Rachman attended Boston University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Paul studied International Relations with a minor in Art History. Prior to attending Boston University, Paul Rachman attended Trinity-Pawling School. Paul also attended Lycée Français de New York at some point in their education history, but specific details about their time there are not provided.
This person is not in any offices
Slamdance
1 followers
The festival was founded in 1995 by Dan Mirvish, Jon Fitzgerald, Shane Kuhn and Peter Baxter and has since become a year-round organization championing emerging filmmaking talent and their new work. Programmed by filmmakers for filmmakers, Slamdance adamantly supports self-governance amongst independents, and exists to deliver what filmmakers go to festivals for – a chance to show their work and a launching point for their careers. Slamdance has earned a solid reputation for premiering films by first-time writers and directors working within the creative confines of limited budgets. Festival discoveries have included directors such as Christopher Nolan (Memento), Marc Forster (Monster's Ball) and Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite). Slamdance also attracts world renowned alumni including Larry Clark and Steven Soderbergh.